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Behind the scenes of a Brazilian beef finishing unit

Progressive thinking and attention to detail are at the heart of decision-making on a beef farming operation in Brazil, which rears 15,000 head of cattle per season

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Behind the scenes of a Brazilian beef finishing unit

Situated in the heart of rural Bezerros, in central Brazil, one feedlot is pushing efficiency with a focus on diets. Monza feedlot covers 400 hectares (988 acres) and is part of a 29,000ha (71,660-acre)...

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